Strathisla 18 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathisla 18 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Strathisla
★ 5.00
£68
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£66
| Strathisla 18 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) | Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathisla | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 68.2% |
| Age | 18 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £68.07 | £65.84 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Strathisla 18 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Strathisla 18 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Quick verdict
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £66 vs £68.
For beginners: Strathisla 18 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Strathisla 18 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£68.07 vs £65.84)
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£65.84 vs £68.07)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (68.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Strathisla?
Strathisla 18 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Tobermory?
Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Strathisla 18 Year Old 1997 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)
Only Tobermory 8 Year Old 2008 (cask 900154) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)